ISLAND SIGHTSEEING

Around Yakushima Island, there are numerous tourist spots.
These include the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, where you can drive through a World Natural Heritage area; Oko-no-Taki Waterfall,
one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls; Nagata Inakahama Beach,
the top nesting site for sea turtles in Japan; Kigensugi-cedar,
an estimated 3,000-year-old cedar visible from the car window; and Nakama Gajumaru, brimming with tropical vitality.
From prefectural and town roads to lesser-known backroads off the main roads, Yakushima is full of
various enchanting landscapes. We recommend renting a car so you can adjust your stay time as you wish.

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Recommended Spots

Nagata Inakahama Beach
Nagata Inaka Beach is a 1 km-long white sand beach known as the best sea turtle spawning ground in Japan. It was registered as a Ramsar Convention wetland in 2005.

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Yakushima Lighthouse
A white lighthouse with a history of over 100 years stands at Cape Nagata.
It offers a spectacular view of the majestic East China Sea and is a popular spot for sunsets.
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Seibu-Rindo Forest Path
This is the only place on Yakushima where visitors can drive through the World Natural Heritage Area.
Surrounded by lush virgin forest, the road offers a high probability of encountering yakuzaru monkeys and yaku deer.
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Ohko-no-taki Waterfall
One of the largest waterfalls on Yakushima Island, selected as one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan".
The powerful force of the water cascading down the 88-meter-high stream is a sight to behold.
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Nakama Banyan Tree
This huge banyan tree is located near the entrance to Nakama Village.
It is a popular photo spot in the village, with a tunnel-like structure that allows cars to pass through.
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Onoaida Cultural Forest Walking Trail
This is a walking trail that is easily accessible from the prefectural road and allows visitors to enjoy a casual walk through the forest.
Visitors can see huge rocks and a colony of the town's designated natural treasure, the giant cottonwood.
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Senpiro-no-taki Waterfall
This powerful waterfall cascades down a huge monolith of granite about 60 meters high.
The name comes from the fact that the monolith is said to be “as big as a thousand grown men holding out their hands.
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Torohki-no-taki Waterfall
A “waterfall that flows directly into the sea,” a rarity in Japan.
The contrast between the red bridge over the Taino River and Mt. Mochiom in the background is a beautiful and spectacular sight.
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Yakusugi Museum
A museum where visitors can learn about the forests of Yakushima and the Yakusugi cedars.
The “Branch of Life,” a branch of a Jomon cedar that was broken by the weight of heavy snowfall, is on display and can be touched directly.
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Kigensugi Cedar
An estimated 3,000-year-old Yakusugi cedar that can be reached by car.
Located along the road, these precious Yakusugi cedars can be seen from the car window.
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Island Sightseeing Tours

There are sightseeing bus and taxi tours available.
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Hiking activities

YAKUSUGI LAND

Yakusugi Land is a nature recreation forest spreading across an elevation of 1,000 to 1,300 meters, where you can easily enjoy the uniqueness of Yakushima. It is one of the few places in Japan where you can admire the primeval cedar forests, which have almost disappeared in the country. The vast forest offers five courses ranging from 30 to 210 minutes, allowing you to choose a course that suits your interest and stamina. The 30-minute course is fully equipped with wooden paths, but for courses over 80 minutes, it is recommended to wear hiking boots. Among the approximately 1,600 species of moss in Japan, Yakushima is home to over 600 species of moss. Yakusugi Land has been selected as one of “Japan's Precious Moss Forests", making it an excellent place to admire a variety of mosses.

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SHIRATANI UNSUIKYO RAVINE
TAIKOIWA ROCK

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine is widely known as the setting that inspired the film "Princess Mononoke." The hiking course stretches 6.5 km from Shiratani Plaza (600m above sea level) to Taikoiwa Rock (1,050m above sea level). From "Taikoiwa Rock," you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yakushima's central mountains, including Kyushu's highest mountain, Mt. Miyanoura. In the natural recreation forest, you can admire magnificent Yakusugi cedar trees over 1,000 years old. It is also renowned as one of the famous mossy forests in Yakushima.

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ISLAND SIGHTSEEING

Around Yakushima Island, there are numerous tourist spots. These include the Seibu Rindo Forest Path, where you can drive through a World Natural Heritage area; Oko-no-Taki Waterfall, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls; Nagata Inakahama Beach, the top nesting site for sea turtles in Japan; Kigensugi-cedar, an estimated 3,000-year-old cedar visible from the car window; and Nakama Gajumaru, brimming with tropical vitality. From prefectural and town roads to lesser-known backroads off the main roads, Yakushima is full of various enchanting landscapes. We recommend renting a car so you can adjust your stay time as you wish.

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Water activities

River kayaking

If you have half a day free, we recommend river kayaking. Anbo River, famous for kayaking, is about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. From near the mouth of the Anbo River, you can paddle upstream to reach a beautiful valley surrounded by forest, where you will be greeted by the green of Laurel-forest and the clear emerald-green water. Looking up at Yakushima from the water, you can discover a new side of "Water Island Yakushima." Some guides offer kayak tours in secluded, less-visited areas.

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Craft and experiences

Yakusugi cedar craft experience

Handcrafting with Yakusugi wood is recommended not only on rainy days but also on sunny days. As you reflect on the timeless moments spent in Yakusugi, create a unique travel memory with your handmade craft.

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Recommended sightseeing
model course

We introduce sightseeing spots and activities, please use this as a reference.
This is not an optional tour by the hotel.

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Sightseeing Spots
Over 1 Night and 2 Days

Yakushima offers tourist spots where you can experience nature and culture in a relatively short time.
We have created a model plan that allows for many experiences during a 1 night and 2 days stay,
such as visiting Nagata Inakahama Beach, a nesting site for sea turtles, Ohko-no-taki Waterfall,
selected as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls, and Yakusugi Land,
where you can see Yakusugi Cedars over 1,000 years old.
Please use this plan for your trip.

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